How to Make Quick Pickled Red Onions

The best thing about making these quick pickled red onions is that it literally only requires a few ingredients, you can make them in minutes, and they only require one hour of refrigeration before you can eat them! They usually taste best if used within the first week or two of making them, but I promise they won't last that long! We use them in my Brisket Tacos, Chicken Taco Bowls and Shredded Chicken Tacos weekly.

I learned how to make homemade pickled red onions a few years ago and have been making them regularly since. My husband and I love to add them to tacos, wraps, salads, sandwiches, soups and have even been known to eat them without anything at all. They are slightly sweet, a little acidic, and full of amazing flavor that adds the perfect punch to any dish!

Ingredients for Homemade Pickled Red Onions

• one medium red onion
• 1 cup of apple cider vinegar ( Purchase HERE )
• 1 tablespoon sugar ( Purchase HERE )
• 1 ½ teaspoon kosher salt ( Purchase HERE )
• glass mason jar ( Purchase HERE )

How to Make Pickled Red Onions

Step 1: Thinly slice one medium red onion.

Step 2: Add onions to a mason jar or other airtight storage container. Warning...these will leave a smell/taste behind in a plastic container.

Step 3: In a bowl, mix apple cider vinegar, sugar and salt well.

Step 4: Pour liquid over sliced onions.

Step 5: Put the lid on and store in the refrigerator for at least one hour before using.

Use these delicious pickled red onions to add amazing flavor to any dish including tacos, sandwiches, salads, soups, wraps and more! They are sooo good on chili! My absolute favorite way to use eat them is on my favorite Brisket Tacos and in these easy Taco Bowls!

Quick Pickled Red Onions

Jessica

The best thing about making these quick pickled red onions is that it literally only requires a few ingredients, you can make them in minutes, and they only require one hour of refrigeration before you can eat them! They usually taste best if used within the first week or two of making them, but I promise they won't last that long! We use them in my Brisket Tacos, Chicken Taco Bowls and Shredded Chicken Tacos weekly.

Print Recipe

Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Servings 6 -8 servings

Ingredients

  

• one medium red onion
• 1 cup of apple cider vinegar Purchase HERE
• 1 tablespoon sugar Purchase HERE
• 1 ½ teaspoon kosher salt Purchase HERE
• glass mason jar Purchase HERE

Instructions

 

• thinly slice one medium red onion
• place in a mason jar or glass container
• mix apple cider vinegar, sugar and salt together well
• pour over sliced red onions
• seal tightly and place in refrigerator for at least one hour

Notes

Quick pickled red onions are best when used within two weeks. 

Use on tacos, soups, in wraps, on sandwiches and more!

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